Reading

Standard 1:

The student uses the reading process effectively.

(LA.A.1.2)

1. uses a table of contents, index, headings, captions,

illustrations, and major words to anticipate or

predict content and purpose of a reading selection.

2. selects from a variety of simple strategies,

including the use of phonics, word structure,

context clues, self-questioning, confirming simple

predictions, retelling, and using visual cues, to

identify words and construct meaning from

various texts, illustrations, graphics, and charts.

3. uses simple strategies to determine meaning and

increase vocabulary for reading, including the use

of prefixes, suffixes, root words, multiple

meanings, antonyms, synonyms, and word

relationships.

4. clarifies understanding by rereading, self correction,

summarizing, checking other sources,

and class or group discussion.

Standard 2:

The student constructs meaning from a wide range of texts. (LA.A.2.2)

1. reads text and determines the main idea or

essential message, identifies relevant supporting

details and facts, and arranges events in

chronological order.

2. identifies the author’s purpose in a simple text.

3. recognizes when a text is primarily intended to

persuade.

4. identifies specific personal preferences relative to

fiction and nonfiction reading.

5. reads and organizes information for a variety of

purposes, including making a report, conducting

interviews, taking a test, and performing an

authentic task.4. uses electronic technology, including wordprocessing

software and electronic encyclopedias,

to create, revise, retrieve, and verify information.

5. creates narratives in which ideas, details, and

events are in a logical order and are relevant to

the story line.

6. creates expository responses in which ideas and

details follow an organizational pattern and are

relevant to the purpose.

•Reading helps you imagine

• Reading feeds your brain

• Reading helps you learn new words

• Reading helps you succeed in school

• Reading helps you learn new things

•Reading teaches you writing skills

•READING IS EVERYWHERE( you are reading right now)

Predicting means guessing.

When reading a story we should guess what the book is about by looking at the title and even the

pictures.

Predicting is a way we use our imagination in reading.

Remember predicting is your imagination, so there is no right

or wrong way to predict.

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Don’t you hate when you are reading a really good

story and you come across a word you do not know. At this moment

you usually find someone older and wise to help you understand

the word.

WELL THAT’S WHY WRITERS USE

CONTEXT CLUES

Context Clues are words built into the sentences around difficult words you may not

understand.

There are 4 types of context clues

1. Synonym

A synonym, or word with the same meaning, is used in the sentence.

My opponent's argument is fallacious, misleading – plain wrong.

 2. Antonym

A word or group of words that has the opposite meaning reveals the meaning of an unknown term.

Although some men are loquacious, others hardly talk at all.

3. Explanation

The unknown word is explained within the sentence or in a sentence immediately preceding.

The patient is so somnolent that she requires medication to help her stay awake for more than a short time.

4.  Example

Specific examples are used to define the term.

Celestial bodies, such as the sun, moon, and stars, are governed by predictable laws.

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The main idea of a paragraph tells the topic of

the paragraph. The topic tells what all or most of

the sentences are about.

The other sentences in the paragraph are called supporting details. Supporting details

describe or explain, and supports the main idea.

Example:

Stacy woke up at 6am this morning for school. Stacy did not go to sleep last night until 1am. Stacy has bags under her eyes from losing, so much sleep. Now Stacy can not stay wake in

her first period class.

What is the main idea:

A. Stacy went to school B. Stacy is tired

CONTINUED…If you chose B. then you were correct!!!

The answer is B. because there are supporting details that tells us that Stacy was tired.

Supporting Details

She woke up at 6am

She went to bed at 1am

She had bags under eyes

She fell asleep in class

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Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes increases reading vocabulary.

Root Words are the basic form of a word. Rooting words can be modified by adding prefixes or suffixes.

EX. Happy

Prefix is a letter or group of letters placed before a root word to modify the root’s meaning.

EX. Un-Happy

Suffix is a letter placed after a root word to modify the root’s meaning

EX. Un-Happy-Ness

You Try:Indisputable

Root:_________ Prefix:________ Suffix:___________

Imperfection

Root:_________ Prefix:________ Suffix:___________

Improperly

Root:_________ Prefix:________ Suffix:___________

Unsurprisingly

Root:_________ Prefix:________ Suffix:___________

ANSWERSIndisputable

Root: dispute Prefix: in Suffix: able

Imperfection

Root: perfect Prefix: im Suffix: tion

Improperly

Root: proper Prefix: im Suffix: ly

Unsurprisingly

Root: surprise Prefix: un Suffix: ly

One of the good things about reading is the opportunity to build your vocabulary.

Antonyms and Synonyms does just that.

Antonyms are the opposite of other words.

EX. The Antonym for Hot is Cold

Synonyms are words with the same meaning.

EX. Happy and Merry

YOU TRY1. GO

Antonym: A. Wind B. Stay C. Fast

Synonym: A. Leave B. Tired C. Scared

2. Kid

Antonym: A. Adult B. Tall C. Little

Synonym: A. Teen B. Ball C. Child

ANSWERS:

1. B. Stay A. Leave

2. A. Adult B. Child

BE SURE TO APPLY EVERYTHING YOU LEARNED TODAY WHEN YOU READ TO

ACHIEVE.

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